The Scooby Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 ok well i got all the stuff pulled off the front of the engine, alot easier then i expected. but now im trying to take off the driver side timing cover and all the bolt is doing is turning, its not unscrewing, both ways, tighten or loosen, it does nothing but turn. what do you recomend i do to get these dam things out so i can finish this up today. Thanks, Shean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Pull hard.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All_talk Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Wedge a large flat blade screwdriver between the front and back cover adjacent to the bolt location and pry as you turn the bolt (try not to chew it up to bad), go bolt to bolt a little bit at a time tell it comes free. Once you get it off you can get the brass insert loose and epoxy it back in the back cover, or leave it on the bolt and just push it back in. I’ve had the one on my wagon off three times like this and I just clamp it back in with channel lock pliers. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scooby Posted March 30, 2004 Author Share Posted March 30, 2004 i ended up just hammering in a flat head screwdriver and slowly prying the darn things off, chewed up a few places but i already glued them back on. and to secure it im just going to use nuts, bolts, and washers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 When I put mine back together I only installed 4 of the old bolts and did the rest with big zip ties. Will make removal in the future MUCH easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 had a similar problem with my 89. once i did get the darn things out, they got tossed! used longer bolts, washers and nuts to close it back up on the lower end when the job was done. Will make life much easier for future work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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